End-to-End Communications Flashcards
What is C2?
Command and Control
What are the 3 key segments of end-to-end communications?
Shipboard LANs
RF Communications systems
Shore facilities
What does the acronym ADNS means?
Automated Digital Network System
What does ADNS do?
Routes IR traffic over RF Communications system
What three networks included in shipboard Networks?
ISNS
CENTRIXS
SCI
What is ISNS and it’s purpose?
Integrated Shipboard Network System that provides users with tactical and support information.
What is CENTRIXS and its purpose?
Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System that provides users the ability to communicate and share info with allies and coalition partners
What is SCI and its purpose?
Sensitive Compartmented Information Network that provides SCI users with tactical information.
What are Transit Links?
Different Communications paths used to transmit information from one location to another
What are the type of Transit Links?
SATCOM, LOS, Long-range, Pier Connectivity.
What is SATCOM?
Satellite Communications that involve the use of active or passive satellites to extend the range of communications
What is LOS?
Line- of- sight Communications is a short range communication between platforms within each others direct line of sight.
What is long-range communications?
Long-range communications between platforms beyond the line-of-sight
What is pier connectivity?
A physical connection between a ship and shore via cable (T1 or higher connection)
What are the shore facilities that provide connections in end-to-end communications?
- NCTAMS
- NCTS
- STEP
What is the acronym NCTAMS and what is its purpose?
Navy Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station that provide classified and unclassified communications
What is acronym NCTS and its purpose?
Navy Computer and Telecommunications Station that provide infrastructure and support services.
What is the acronym STEP and its purpose?
Standardize Tactical Entry Point that functions as a relay station
What are the shore facilities functions areas?
NOC and JFTOC.
What is the acronym NOC and its purpose?
Network Operations Center that serves as a bridge between shipboard communication and DISN. It provides fleet networking support and network connectivity.
What is the acronym JFTOC and it purpose?
Joint Fleet Telecommunications Operations Center that houses the RF(Radio Frequency) circuits ashore and provides the Fleet with RF Communications support.
What is the architecture that supports C4I?
server, workstation. switch, router, crypto device, and RF equipment.
What is the purpose of a switch in C4I architecture?
a device that connects computers together
What is the purpose of a router in C4I architecture?
A device that connects other devices together
